The Homeschool Sisters Podcast

Sisters - it's here! The big, bad math episode! Cait and Kara have been wanting to do a math episode for so long, but they wanted to be sure to talk to an expert who would bring the knowledge, but also put your heart at ease. So this week, they are interviewing Kate Snow of Kate's Homeschool Math. Kate is a Harvard grad, a teacher, a curriculum creator, the author of 5 books, and she's also a mom...

What do you REALLY need to homeschool? In this week's episode, Cait and Kara break it down. They each share 5-ish absolute favorite things that have made a huge difference in their homeschools. Let the sisters know your top 5! Got to homeschoolsisters.com and fill them in in the comments!  To view all content and links,   please visit the show notes for this episode .

How do we know how to schedule out our days and months with our kids? And when we have kids of different ages, how much can we teach them together? This week Cait and Kara talk scheduling, pacing, morning time and more! To view all content and links,   please visit the show notes for this episode .

One of the questions the sisters get it a lot is "How do you get it all done?" You know - parenting, homeschooling, work, fancy meals, decorating, house projects, and on and on ... So in this episode, Cait and Kara are pulling back the curtain and sharing all that they don't do. There's a lot! And they want to hear from you too. Head over to the show notes at thehomeschoolsisters.com to share what...

In this week's episode, the sisters talk precocious kids, following (and ignoring) parts of a particular methodology, and what to do when our kids dive deep into a subject. Should we follow them down the rabbit hole? Listen in to hear what Cait and Kara have to say.  To view all content and links,   please visit the show notes for this episode .

The sisters are back for Season 5 of the podcast! Cait and Kara are talking transitioning to fall, and sharing their 3rd annual Fall Haul, where they chat about what resources and supplies they are loving for the school year ahead. This episode is sponsored by KiwiCo and Epic! Head to the show notes to learn more: the homeschoolsisters.com To view all content and links,   please visit the sho...

The sisters are popping into your earbuds for just a couple of minutes to talk about planning, back-to-school and fall. Head to the round-up post over at thehomeschoolsisters.com to read about everything from overcoming overwhelm, to Morning Time, to the sisters' favorite school resources. And while you're there, please take just a few seconds to fill out the sisters' blog survey. Thank you so muc...

The sisters are popping into your earbuds today with a mini-episode full of fun updates!! Post :: Our Top 10 Episodes Survey   Sign up for the new newsletter ! Cait on Instagram Kara on Instagram

Are you ready to pack your pool bags full of books that will keep you reading all summer long?  The sisters are back with their book recommendations for the summer! Cait and Kara share their "Poolside Professional Development" picks - including homeschooling and parenting books - plus their choices for fiction and non-fiction. If you'd like to try listening to books via Audible this summer, y...

The sisters are chatting self-care in this Q and A episode. Self-care is SUCH a big topic, so in this episode Cait and Kara hit on what they try to do each day to keep themselves feeling tip-top. Surprise: they both look forward to books!! To view all content and links,   please visit the show notes for this episode .  

The sisters are chatting self-care in this Q and A episode. Self-care is SUCH a big topic, so in this episode Cait and Kara hit on what they try to do each day to keep themselves feeling tip-top. Surprise: they both look forward to books!! To view all content and links,   please visit the show notes for this episode .

The sisters are joined by Shawna Wingert, author of   Parenting Chaos , a new book about explosive kids. The trio chat explosive behavior - what causes it, the judgment surrounding it, and how we as parents can best respond to it. If you have ever felt hopeless or helpless about your child's behavior, this episode is a must-listen. To view all content and links,   please visit the show n...

This week, Cait is interviewing Kara! Listen in as we learn a little about Kara's approach to homeschooling, her favorite books, why she isn't a music person (whaaaaat?) and more! Also, how is Kara fighting zombies? Tune in and find out! To view all content and links,   please visit the show notes for this episode .

Kara is interviewing Cait today! The sisters often get questions about which sister is which - so starting today, they are clearing that up! ;) Hear Cait's favorites, all about her take on homeschooling and more. Also, zombies. ;) To view all content and links,   please visit the show notes for this episode .

The sisters are chatting with Morning Time expert Pam Barnhill in this episode! Have you heard about Morning Time? Have you tried it? Or are you wondering how to start a Morning Time Routine in your homeschool? Tune in to learn all about Morning Time, plus all about Pam's new book, "Better Together." To view all content and links,   please visit the show notes for this episode .

This week the sisters are talking about reading aloud, and what to do when you have a kiddo with a lot of questions! ;) From audiobooks to note-taking to snacks, Cait and Kara shares some ideas for keeping everyone on track, and enjoying read-aloud time together. And to get a FREE audiobook, go to audibletrial.com/sisters To view all content and links,   please visit the show notes for this e...

Is there one perfect homeschool planner? Or do different people need different planners depending on their personality? And what about having multiple planners, or when your kids need access to your plans? Today, Cait and Kara are talking planners, bullet journals, daily dockets, using your phone and the many ways to plan.  To view all content and links,   please visit the show notes for...

It's homeschool convention season!! Are you heading to a convention this year? Or have you always had questions about them?  Are they worth the money? How do you avoid overwhelm? And if you're an introvert, can you attend a convention without crying in the bathroom? The sisters have invited Dawn Garrett, who has gone to every Cincinnati Great Homeschool Convention since it started to answer y...

Today the sisters are chatting organization! Books and games and art supplies - oh my! How do we keep track of all the things, and what do we do when people keep giving us stuff? (It's so nice, but we can also drown in great materials!) PLUS, the sisters have the tiniest case of Olympic Fever! If you do too, and you want to share it with your kids, Cait and Kara have lots of fun resource recommend...

The sisters are joined in this episode by Colleen Kessler - a gifted specialist, educational consultant, author, speaker and homeschool mom to talk homeschooling gifted and quirky kids. Do you have a quirky kiddo? A worrier? Or is your child asynchronous? This episode is for you! To view content and links,   visit the show notes for this episode .  

Join the sisters for their first mini-episode! Cait + Kara talk kids, allowance, chores and jobs! To view content and links,   visit the show notes for this episode .

Wahoo! The sisters are back for Season 4! In this episode they're talking deep-dives - how do you support them - how do you encourage kids to follow interests and passions? Plus, Cait and Kara chat how to homeschool when you have toddlers in the mix, and just how much should we worry about the "s-word" - socialization? This episode is sponsored by Big Life Journal -   www.biglifejournal.com ....

Hygge is everywhere right now - you know why? It's awesome! Hygge doesn't have a direct translation into English, but the closest word is probably coziness. So in this episode, the sisters are talking twinkle lights, cocoa, books, games, recipes and other ways to slow down your homeschool and embrace the most hyggeligt time of year. This episode is sponsored by Raddish Kids! Get kids of all a...

The sisters are joined by Kortney Garrison from One Deep Drawer, and the trio is chatting personality! They talk Myers-Briggs, the Enneagram, Love Languages, and lots of Gretchen Rubin. But they also break-down WHY learning about personality can be valuable, and how personality, and knowing ourselves better, impacts our homeschools. There's so much goodness in this episode! This episode is sponsor...

In this episode, the sisters are talking meal planning, shopping, and how to keep our homeschoolers fed with their pal Samantha Barnes! Samantha is the founder of Raddish Kids, a homeschool mom of two, and a culinary instructor who knows what it's really like to try to get dinner on the table when there's already a volcano on said table. The trio chat dinnertime stress, why homeschoolers seem to b...